S.S. Fürst Bismarck Passenger List 9 August 1900

Cabin Passenger List for the S.S. Fürst Bismarck of the Hamburg America Line, Departing 9 August 1900 from Hamburg to New York via Southampton and Cherbourg, Commanded by Captain H. Barends. Written in German.

Information for Passengers

A menu is printed for each meal. Seals at table are allotted by the Chief Steward. A bugle call will be sounded 15 minutes before each meal, and a second signal at the beginning of the meal.

Promenade Deck. Steamer Chairs belonging to the Ocean Comfort Company can be rented for use on the voyage, at a charge of one dollar, upon application to the Deck Steward.

Stewards. The Stewards have strict instructions to attend to the wants of passengers in a prompt and courteous manner. Passengers are requested to bring any inattention to the notice of the Chief Steward, and if the complaint made is not promptly investigated, to report it to the Captain.

Cabins. All cabins are lighted by electricity. They are also provided with connections for an electric hair-curler, as well as for an electric food-warmer, by which milk, coffee, etc., can be kept warm during the night. The apparatus will be supplied by the Stewardess.

Baggage. As only small pieces of luggage can be taken into the cabins, all large pieces will be stored in the hold. In good weather access may be had to the hold from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Passengers desirous of getting at their large baggage should apply to their Room Steward.

Hot or Cold Baths. A number of comfortable bathrooms are provided aboard. The Bathroom Steward or Stewardess will attend to the bath upon the passenger's request. No charge is made for baths. The water used Is sea-water.

Smoking-Saloon. Smoking Is allowed only on deck and in the Smoking Room; it is positively prohibited in the cabins and below deck.

Lights in the Smoking Room are extinguished at midnight.

Valuables. The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables are kept in the staterooms. A safe is provided in the office of the Purscr, to whom money, jewelry, etc., may be banded for safe-keeping, but without guaranty
of the Company.

Surgeon and Apothecary. An experienced Physician is attached to every steamer. For medical attendance in case of sickness contracted on board no charge is made; medicines also are provided free of charge.

The Barber is entitled to charge for his services according to the tariff fixed by the Company.

Library. The books in the library, which may be obtained upon application to the Library Steward, are at the disposal of passengers, free of charge. A catalogue of the German, English and French books in the ship's library can be had from the Library Steward.

Writing: Paper, Envelopes and Telegraph Forms will be supplied by the Saloon Steward.